Carrier 50JS Owner's manual

Brand: Carrier

Model: 50JS

Category: Heat pumps

Type: Owner's manual

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50JS, JX

Single-Packaged Heat Pump

A GuideTo Operating and MaintainingYour

Single-Package Heat Pump Unit

WELCOME TO EFFICIENT

YEAR-ROUND COMFORT

Congratulations on your excellent choice and sound invest-

ment in year-round home COlnfort!

Your new heat pump represents both the latest in engineering

developlnent and the culmination of maW years of experience

fFolrione of the most reputable lnanufacturers of comfort

systems.

Your new unit is alnong the most energy-et_cient and reliable

heat pump products available today. To assure its dependabili-

ty, spend just a few lninutes with this booklet now. Learn abom

the operation ofyour heat pump, and the small amount of main-

tenance it takes to keep it operating at its peak ei_ciency.

With minimal care, your new heat pump will provide you

with year-round home or oi_ce comfort_oth now and for

years to come.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol

z_. When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions

or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.

Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and

CAUTION. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol.

DANGER identifies the lnost serious hazards whichwill result

in severe personal injuW or death. WARNING signifies hazards

which could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is

used to identify unsafe practices whichwould result in lninor

personal iNury or product and property damage. NOTE isused

to highlight suggestions which will result in enhanced installation,

reliability, or operation.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, ser-

vice, maintenance, or use can cause explosion,

fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which

may cause serious injury, death or property dam-

age. Consult a qualified installer, service agency,

or your distributor or branch for information or as-

sistance. The qualified installer or agency must

use factory-authorized kits or accessories when

modifying this product.

NOTE TO INSTALLER: THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE LEFTWITH THE EQUIPMENT USER.

Fig. 1--50JS/JX Unit

Maeufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurrieg obligations.

Book 1 1 PC 101 Catalog No. 535-00084 Printed in USA. 1/03 Form OM50-34 Pg 1 Replaces: OM50-26

Tab lb 5a

To prevent serious injury, death, or property dam-

age, read and follow all instructions and warnings,

including labels shipped with or attached to unit

before operating your new heat pump.

YOUR COMFORT SYSTEM

Identifying Your System

Take the time to thmiliarize yourself with your packaged heat

pump system. This knowledge will be of use in understauding

the basic operation of your new heat pump.

The unit has a rating plate affixed to it which provides neces-

sary inforlnation for specific identification of aunit. You should

familiarize yourself with the product, model, and serial num-

bers listed on each rating plate. Record theln for fimtre refer-

ence on the last page of this booklet.

IMPORTANT FACTS

To better protect your investlnent and to eliminate unnecessary

service calls, familiarize yourself with the following facts:

• Your heat pump system should never be operated without a

clean air filter properly installed. Plau to inspect the filter peri-

odically. A clogged air filter will increase operating costs aud

shorten the life of the unit.

• Supply-air and return-air registers should not be blocked.

Drapes, filrnimre, aud toys are some of the items colnlnonly

found obstructing registers. Restricted airflow lessens the

unit's efficiency aud life spau.

• The outdoor unit must have unrestricted airflow. Do not cov-

er the unit, lean anything against it, or stand on it. Do not allow

grass clippings, leaves, or other debris m accumulate around

or on top of the unit. Maintain a 12-in. lninilnum clearance

between the outdoor unit and tall grass, vines, shrubs, etc.

• Your lmdtipurpose indoor thermostat is the control center

for your heat pump system. You should t:amiliarize yourself

with its proper operation. Attempting to control the system by

other means for instauce, switching the electrical supply

power ON aM OFF may cause damage to the unit. (See

Fig. 3.)

• During heating, increasing the therlnostat setting more than

2° may cause the supplelnental heaters to be turned on for a

short period of time to satisfy the therlnostat. Needless use of

the supplelnentary heat reduces potential energy savings.

• You may find that you can lnaintain greater personal coin-

fort by running the fan continuously. "Air pockets" can forln

due to the structure of your home or office, placelnent of reg-

isters, etc. These air pockets may be too cool or warm for your

liking. Continuous thn operation minimizes any telnperature

differences. Also, systems equipped with electronic or

lnechanical air cleaners aud/or humidifiers offer the added

benefits of having the air continuously cleaued year-round aud

humidified during the winter season.

• A system equipped with a heat or energy recovery ventilator

offers the advantage of exhausting stale air [}o111your home or

office and allowing fresh air in from the outdoors while mini-

mizing heat loss.

• Your system may also be equipped with a zoning system

Fig. 2mTypical Installation

which allows individtml control over the telnperatures of sep-

arate areas of your home or office.

• Your heat pulnp will relnove hulnidity from your home or

office during the cooling season. After a few lniumes of oper-

ation, you should be able m see water triclde froln the conden-

sate drain. Check this occasionally to be sure the drain system

is not clogged. Of course, don't expect to see much drainage if

you live in a very dry enviromnent.

• During the heating cycle, air from your registers may seem

cooler thau you might first expect. This is because your heat

pump delivers a constaut flow of air at around 90°F to 105°F

instead of sudden bursts of hot air as with a conventional fitr-

nace. This air lnay feel cool because it is slightly cooler thau

your skin telnperature. However, it is sufficiently warm to

keep you COlnfortable.

• Ice or ti_ostwill tend to forln on the coil during the wiuter heat-

ing operation. Your heat pump is designed to atttomatically melt

the ice. When in this defrost cycle, it is norlnal for steam or fog to

rise froln the outdoor unit. Do not be alarmed!

• Do not operate your unit in the cooling mode when omdoor

telnperatures are below 40°F unless your unit was modified

for low-alnbient operation.

• Do not operate your unit in the heating mode when outdoor

telnperatures are above 66°F unless you set your therlnostat

to emergency heat lnode.

OPERATING YOUR HEAT PUMP

The operation of your heat pump system is controlled by the

indoor therlnostat. You simply adjust the therlnostat and it

maintains the indoor telnperature at the level you select. Most

therlnostats for heat pump systems have 3 controls: a temper-

ature control selector, a FAN control, and a SYSTEM or

MODE control. Refer to your T-stat owner's lnauual for more

inforlnation.

Fig. 3mCarrier Non-Programmable T-stat

COOLING MODE

When operating in cooling mode, your heat pump will run in

cooling lnode until the indoor telnperature is lowered to the

level you have selected. Chaextremely hot days, your heat

pump will run for longer periods at a time and have shorter

"ofF' periods than on moderate days.

The following are typical conditions that add extra heat and/or

humidity to your holne or office. Your heat pump will work

longer to keep your home or office COlnfortable under these

conditions:

• Entrance doors are frequently opened and closed

• Laundry appliances are being operated

• A shower is running

• More than the ustml number of people are present in the holne or

Office

• More than the normal nulnber of electric lights are in use

• Drapes are open on the SUlmy side of the home or office

HEATING MODE

With the SYSTEM or MODE control of your indoor therlno-

star set to HEAT, your heat pulnp will run in heating lnode until

room telnperature is raised to the level you have selected. Of

course, your heat pulnp will have to operate for longer periods

to lnaintain a COlnfortable environlnent on cooler days and

nights than on moderate ones.

SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT

Your heat pump is your primary heating source. Your system

may also be equipped with a supplelnental heating source such

as electric heat. On cold days and nights, your system will auto-

matically turn on the supplelnental heat in order to lnaintain

the level of COlnfort you have selected.

When your heat pulnp needs additional heat to keep you coin-

fortable, your Carrier electronic therlnostat will turn on the

supplelnental heat (if equipped) and will display the 'AUX

HT" message.

DEFROST MODE

When your heat pump is providing heat to your holne or office and

the outdoor temperature drops below 45°F, lnoisture lnay begin to

freeze on the surthce ofthe coil. If allowed m build up, this ice would

impede airflow across the cN1and reduce the amount of heat

absorbed from the outside air. So, to maintaha eneigy-efficient

operation, your heat pump has an autolnatic defrost lntxte.

The defrost lnode starts at a preset time intelwal of 90 lninutes,

although, it may be reset to either 30 or 50 lninutes. Defrost

will start at the preset time only if the ice is sufficient to inter-

fere with norlnal heating operation.

After the ice is melted from the coil, or after a maxinaum of 10

lninutes in defrost mode, the unit amomatically switches back

to normal heating operation.

Do not be alarmed if steam or fog appears at the outdoor unit

during defrost mode. Water vapor froln the melting ice may

condense into a mist in the cold omside air.

During certain weather conditions such as heavy snow and

freezing rain it is not uncolnmon for ice to build up on the unit

grille. This is normal for these weather conditions. Do not

attempt to relnove the ice from the unit grille. This condition

will not affect the proper function of the unit and will clear

within a few days.

EMERGENCY HEAT MODE

This allows your supplelnental heating source to keep your

home or office warm until your heat pump can be serviced. Also,

if the electricity to your heat pump has been off for lnore than

30 lninutes, switch your therlnostat to EHEAT lnode before

restarting your heat pump. Leave the system in EHEAT lnode

for an alnount of time equal to the power outage. It is not neces-

sary to exceed 12 hrs. (If your camaot deterlnine how long the

power has been oft', leave the system in EHEAT mode for 8hrs.)

MAIN

OFF

Fig. 4_Main Electrical Disconnect

PERFORMING ROUTINE

MAINTENANCE

With the proper lnaintenance and care, your heat pump will

operate economically and dependably. Maintenance can be

accomplished easily by referring to the following directions.

However, before perforlning lnaintenance, consider these

ilnportant safety precautions:

Disconnect all electrical power to the indoor air han-

dler or furnace before removing access panels to per-

form any maintenance. Disconnect power to the unit.

Note: There may be more than 1 electrical disconnect

switch. Electrical shock could cause severe injury or

death.

Although special care has been taken to minimize

sharp edges in the construction of your unit, be ex-

tremely careful when handling parts or reaching into

the unit.

CHECKTHE AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter will cause excessive strain on the COlnpressor

and blower motor. This can cause the COlnponents to over-heat

and autolnatically shut down. In the worst case, the compo-

nents will tail and need to be replaced. To avoid inefficient or

failed operation of your unit, CHECK THE FILTER(S)

EVERY 3 TO 4 WEEKS. Replace filter(s) when necessary, or

clean the filter(s) if you have the reusable type.

Disposablefiltersshouldbereplacedbysimilar,newfiltersof

thesamedimensions.

Reusable,perlnanentfiltersshouldbewashedinasolutionof

coldwaterandmilddetergent,thenrinsedandthoroughly

dried.THEFILTERMUSTBECOMPLETELYDRY

BEFOREBEINGREINSTALLED.Toavoidprolongedshut-

downofyourunitwhileafilterisdrying,youshouldhavean

extrafilteronhand.Thisallowsyoutorotatebetweenthe2

withlninilnaldowntilneforyourCOlnfortsystem.Extrafilters

maybepurchasedfrolnyourdealer.

Thefilters(s)andfilterrackforapackagedsystemaresupplied

andinstalledbythecontractorordealer.Typically,thefilter(s)and

rackarelocatedinthereturn-airductattheoutdoorunitorbehind

thereturn-airgrille(s).Haveyourdealershowyouthelocationof

yourfilter(s)andtheproceduresforrelnovalandreplacement.

Ifyoursystemincludesahighefficiencyorelectronicair

cleaner,refertoaircleanerUser'sManualforproperfilter

cleaningorreplacelnent.

OUTDOOR COIL

It"grass clippings, leaves, shrubbery, and debris are kept away

from the unit, lninilnal care should be sufficient to keep the

system functioning properly. However, if the outdoor coil

becomes dirty, use a vacuum cleaner or shop vac with soft

brush attachlnent to clean the exterior surface. X_Sacuumcoil

surface using an up and down motion. Be carefid not to bend

or damage fins.

If dirt is deep in the coil, contact your dealer for service. Do

not attempt this yourself.

OUTDOOR COILmSEA COAST

It"your unit is located near the ocean, special lnaintenance is

required. Ocean mist/breeze carries salt, which is corrosive to

most metals. Although your new unit is made out of galvanized

metal and is protected by top-grade paint, you should take the

precaution of additional lnaintenance which consists of peri-

odically washing the unit. By washing all exposed surfaces and

coil, you will be adding additional life to your unit. Please con-

sult your installing contractor for proper intervals/procedures

for your geographic area or service contact.

below room telnperamre and the SYSTEM or MODE control

is set to COOL or AUTO. If you require warlnth, lnake sure

that the temperature control selector is set above room temper-

ature and the SYSTEM or MODE control is set to HEAT or

AUTO. The FAN control should be set to ON for continuous

blower operation or AUTO if you wish blower to function only

while your heat pulnp is operating.

If your COlnfort system still tails to operate, turn your system

off and contact your servicing dealer for troubleshooting and

repairs. Specify your apparent problem, and state the lnodel

and serial number of your equiplnent. (You should have theln

recorded on the last page of this booldet.) With this inforlna-

tion, your dealer may be able to offer helpful suggestions over

the phone or save vahmble time tl_ough knowledgeable prep-

aration for the service call.

Filter Size Table

UNIT SIZE

50JX 024 030 036 042 048 060

RETURN-AIR

FILTERS (in.) 20x20 20x20 20x24 24x30 24x30 24x30

Throwaway

UNIT SIZE

50JS 018 024 030 036 042 048 060

RETURN-AIR

FILTERS (in.) 20x20 20x20 20x20 20x24 24x30 24x3024x30

Throwaway

REGULAR DEALER MAINTENANCE

In addition to the routine lnainte-

nance that you perforln, your home

comfort system should be inspect-

ed regularly by a properly trained

service technician. The inspection

(preferably twice each year, but at

least once every year) should

include the following:

• Routine inspection of air filter(s). Re _lacement or cleaning

as required.

• Inspection and cleaning of the blower wheel, housing, and

motor as required.

UNIT SUPPORT

Your packaged heat pulnp unit should be maintained at a level

position. If its support should shift or settle so that the unit is

no longer level, you should correct the condition. Relevel it

promptly m assure water drains out of the unit. If you notice

that water or ice collects beneath the unit, arrange for it to be

drained away froln the unit.

BEFOREYOU REQUEST A

"SERVICE CALL"

CHECK FORTHESE EASILY SOLVED

PROBLEMS:

• Check the indoor and omdoor disconnect switches. Verify

that circuit breakers are ON or that filses have not blown.

• Check for sufficiem airflow. Check the air filter(s) for aW

accumulations of dirt. Check for blocked return-air or supply-

air registers. Be sure registers are open and unobstructed.

• Check the settings on your indoor therlnostat. If you desire

cooling, make sure that the telnperature control selector is set

• Inspection and, if required, cleanh_g of coils.

• A check of all electrical wiring and connections.

• A check for secure physical connections of individual coin-

ponents within unit.

• Operational check of the heat pulnp system to determine

actual working condition. Necessary repair and/or adjustment

should be perforlned at this time.

• Your servicing dealer may offer an econolnical service

contract that covers seasonal inspections. Ask for fimher details.

WARRANTIES

You have purchased either a 50JS or 50JX series unit. Each

has a separate warranty at the back of this booklet. Be sure

to read the warranty carefidly to determine the coverage for

your unit.

FORTHE RECORD

Record the lnodel, product, and serial nulnbers of your new

equiplnent in the spaces provided. This inforlnation, along

with the other ready-reference facts requested will be

necessary should you ever require inforlnation or service.

Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring oNigations=

Book 1 1 PC 101 Catalog No. 535-00084 Printed in USA 1/03 Form OM50-34 Pg 4 Replaces: OM50-26

Tab lb 5a

Carrier 50JS Owner's manual

Brand: Carrier

Model: 50JS

Category: Heat pumps

Type: Owner's manual

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